Chapter 141: Are You Trying to Usurp My Throne?
Declan and Rafael didn’t stay longer at Chairman Delaney’s residence after conveying the important issue regarding Leon and Stephanie. The two brothers wished Lariette safe, promising they would handle this matter accordingly.
As for Lariette and Ruediger, they continued staying at the residence until it was time for Chairman Delaney’s afternoon nap. The elderly man delayed his resting time because of Declan and Rafael’s presence.
"We’ll go back now, Grandpa," said Lariette while hugging Chairman Delaney. The old man was already lying on his bed, "I’ll come to visit you again soon."
"Aren’t you busy with the school’s reopening soon?" Chairman Delaney patted Lariette’s back. Despite asking that, his voice was clearly hopeful to see his granddaughter again.
Lariette chuckled, knowing Chairman Delaney was afraid of imposing on her time, "I still have over one week before that. And, it isn’t like your place is far from mine."
"Lari is right," Ruediger chimed in, his lips curling into a soft smile, "Even if she’s busy, I can come and play chess with you sometimes, Grandpa."
Ruediger wouldn’t mind coming here alone without Lariette if Chairman Delaney needed some company. He knew the elderly man most likely felt lonely.
"There you go again," Lariette clicked her tongue, playfully glaring at Ruediger, "Are you trying to usurp my throne as Grandpa’s favorite grandchild, en?"
"Why? Are you scared?" asked Ruediger teasingly. The light in his emerald eyes softened.
"A little bit."
Ruediger and Chairman Delaney burst into laughter, amused by Lariette’s answer. She rolled her eyes, her cheeks flushing red.